Support Worker

Look Ahead Care and Support ,
London, Greater London
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Salary: Up to £21944 per annum

Overview

Recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Newham GBP 21,944 per annum, 40 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more. Newham Mental Health provides specialist floating support for 40 people with enduring mental health support needs living in the community and Flying Angel building. The service is available five days a week, with each customer typically receiving between one and six hours' face-to-face contact time every week, depending on their needs. Referrals come via the Assertive Outreach Service, Early Intervention Service, MH Placement Team, Community Recovery & Rehabilitation Service and Psychiatric Acute Community Team. Job Overview: Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. In some services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices. Key Responsibilities: - If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate - Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation - Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker - Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises - Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift - Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed - Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities - Report any observations relating to customers welfare - Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements - Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times - Maintain records as required at the project under the direction of the Support Workers/ management - Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service - Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned - Work as part of a team, working in shifts, having an individual case load, but also supporting customers that are designated to the service. This isnot an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may berequired from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with theneeds of Look Ahead. Person Specification: - Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour - Prefers working as part of a group or team - Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement - Flexible - Open to feedback and self development - Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised - Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments - Is confident with high levels of self-esteem - Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication - Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude - Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement - Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Essential: - NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector Desirable: - Experience in working with people with Mental Health issues Please note that we have the right to close any vacancy before the advertised closing date if we have received a high number of applications. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89927154

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